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Location:

Ypsilanti,MI,United States

Member Since:

Dec 13, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

 I started running last year, my first race was December 2008. It was my first 5k. In the past year I have done 5k's, a 5 miler, 10k, 10 miler and my first half marathon. I started running so I could keep off the weight I had lost (70 pounds). And in running, I have found solace, peace, and friendships.

Short-Term Running Goals:

 My goals for 2010 are:

*2150 total miles

*finish a walking/jogging marathon

*a 2 hour half marathon

Long-Term Running Goals:

  I want to take each year as it comes.

2009 goal was just to run. I did make the goal of 2000 miles. It was my first year running. I will update my total on the 31st of January.

 

Personal:

 This past year has been frought with difficulty, trials, and stress. But it has also been a blessing. I learned what I can do, what my body can do, and how to make myself what I want to be.

My three kids have been a wonderful inspiration, and my husband, not matter how we fuss, fit or fight, is ultimately my best friend.

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Biking Milage Lifetime Miles: 224.96
Race: Shamrocks and Shenanigans (3.1 Miles) 00:24:43, Place overall: 373, Place in age division: 17
Total Distance
3.10

Out of 1700 runners, I came in 373 overall, 17th (out of 143) for my division, and 108th (out of 959) out of all the women.  It was a hilly course, with two big hills.  All that incline training I was doing paid off!  I have been fighting a cold the last few days, and even though my time was not as fast as I wanted, I passed people (more experienced runners) on the hills, and I did a great job!  Not  bad for my third race!

My husband came in 41st for his division and 654th out of the men!  Not bad for a second race!

Comments
From TylerS on Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 08:19:37 from 66.119.143.249

Great job on the race! My first 5k two years ago was around that same time! I have improved a lot since then, sounds like you are doing the same! AWESOME!!!

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 13:11:43 from 67.171.56.164

Congratulations! You did really well. It's great to see your training pay off, isn't it? Hope you beat that bug.

From Burt on Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 13:43:34 from 68.76.197.194

Way to go! Keep it up.

From seeaprilrun on Tue, Mar 17, 2009 at 22:34:33 from 205.172.12.229

Great time on your race! You are definitely getting some results from your consistent training!

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